BAJADERA (BAH-YA-DEH-RA)

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Bajadera (Bah-Ya-Deh-Ra) image

This is a Croatian recipe that I got from my friend. It has been a favorite since!

Provided by Erin

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Dark Chocolate

Time 9h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
2 ¼ cups white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
1 pound animal cracker cookies (tea biscuits), crushed
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
6 ounces dark chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Place the water, sugar, and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until the sugar and butter dissolve, about 10 minutes. Pour into a mixing bowl and cool to room temperature.
  • Stir the crushed animal crackers into the sugar mixture until evenly moistened; spread half the mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish. Stir the cocoa powder into the remaining animal cracker mixture until smooth; spread into the baking dish over the lighter-colored layer. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the bajadera.
  • Refrigerate overnight; cut into 16 pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 113.4 mg, Sugar 33.2 g

Amin Dawar
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Roger Osborne
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This is the worst cake recipe I have ever tried.


Lerato Ndlovu
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


just jubo
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. It didn't turn out at all.


Preye Zlash
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as good as the picture.


Md Raza Mondol
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The cake was a bit dry. I think I should have used more butter.


Wendy Nkhumeleni
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I had a hard time getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


Aminat Mopelola
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Saniya Meeks
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this cake. The almond flavor really shines through.


Fahmi Ahmed
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The instructions were easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly.


Lahore Mobile Zhob
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I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients, but I was able to find them at a specialty grocery store.


Ahnijka Bellamy
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a stunning cake that is sure to impress your guests.


Rj Roni
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ryan Earles
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special event, but it's also simple enough for a casual get-together.


Rajitha Amarasingha
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I love the combination of flavors in this cake. The chocolate and almond go so well together.


Ayubu albeto
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This recipe is a winner! It was easy to follow and the end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was a hit at my party.